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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,145

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,614

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelForteForteImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLXEX2.5i PremiumWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $19,990 $18,495 $24,350 $26,450
Base Invoice $15,684 $18,993 $17,634 $22,997 $24,935
Universal garage door opener 350 350 85 85 85
Floor mats 115 115      
Remote start 495 495 432 432 432
Cargo net 50 50 32 32 32
Rear spoiler 295 295 380 380  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192 192 192
Satellite radio     453 453 453
Aux input       97  
Universal garage door opener 291 291 55 55 55
Floor mats 93 93      
Remote start 410 410 324 324 324
Cargo net 42 42 28 28 28
Rear spoiler 244 244 285 285  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125 125 125
Satellite radio     340 340 340
Aux input       63  
Options (change) 1,305 1,305 1,574 1,671 1,194
Options (change) 1,080 1,080 1,157 1,220 872
Destination 850 850 645 645 645
Total Price $18,145 $22,145 $20,714 $26,666 $28,289
Total Invoice $17,614 $20,923 $19,436 $24,862 $26,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $406
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelForteForteImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLXEX2.5i PremiumWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4173hp I4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T6M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6100, 1080, 4100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$18,145$22,145$20,714$26,666$28,289
Adjustments for Features0-2,480-2,375-2,400-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,145$19,665$18,339$24,266$25,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0$5,927$6,825
Total Invoice$17,614$20,923$19,436$24,862$26,452
Adjustments for Features0-2,343-2,228-2,238-2,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,614$18,580$17,208$22,624$23,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$966$0$5,416$6,322

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelForteForteImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLXEX2.5i PremiumWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manual  $0$0$0
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Hood scoop   $100$100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325
CD player$125$125 $125 
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125   
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25   
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Heated front seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200   
Total Value of Features$895$3,375$3,270$3,295$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480$2,375$2,400$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,343-2,228-2,238-2,922

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20162008
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length179.5 in180.3 in
Width70.1 in68.5 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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